May 24, 2018June 17, 2019

Ireland Announce Womens T20 Squads

Cricket Ireland announce squads for women’s home internationals and Women’s World T20 qualifiers

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today announced the final squads for the women’s international cricket matches this summer, as well as the final 14 players who will head to the Women’s World T20 Qualifier tournament in the Netherlands in July.

Ireland Women’s team, currently ranked 10^th in the world, will host a series of major internationals in Dublin against New Zealand and Bangladesh in what is set to be one of the biggest summers for women’s cricket in Ireland.

The White Ferns (New Zealand Women’s team) will be led by all-rounder Suzie Bates, currently ranked the world’s second-best batter in both the T20 and ODI formats of the game, and featuring Leigh Kasperek who has been touted as one of the best spin bowlers in women’s cricket.

The Bangladesh side, which last toured Ireland in 2016, will be led by fast-medium bowler Jahanara Alam, who made her international debut against Ireland back in 2011.

Aaron Hamilton, National Women’s Head Coach and Performance Pathway Manager, said:

“The upcoming New Zealand and Bangladesh games will really let us put a marker down. We had a good, albeit rain-affected, tour of Zimbabwe in February and there have certainly been some eye-catching performances in the Toyota Super 3’s competition to date.”

“The selectors have continued with their policy of bringing new talent through, but ensuring the more experienced players are still on hand to provide support and advice.”

“The White Ferns are in ominous form and will be a force to be reckoned with – but, as a coach, that’s the level and standard you want your team playing against. To take on one of the world’s best teams is a test of skill and character and will push this team on to better things.”

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Laura Delany, Ireland Women’s national captain, said:

“It’s a big year for women’s cricket in Ireland, and one which the women’s senior squad are relishing. There is nothing better than taking on some of the world’s best teams in front of home supporters.”

“The White Ferns and the Bangladeshis provide contrasting challenges for us, but with the blend of youth and experience which have been selected across these squads, we should be in a good position ahead of the all-important Women’s World T20 Qualifier tournament in July.”

No international sporting team can compete at the highest levels without support of sponsors, and Cricket Ireland would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of Hanley Energy who are committed to ensuring women’s cricket continues to be a force in Irish sport.

THE FIXTURES

DATE	FIXTURE	TYPE	VENUE	START TIME
Wed 6 June	Ireland Women vs New Zealand Women	WT20I	YMCA	4pm
Fri 8 June	Ireland Women vs New Zealand Women	WODI	YMCA	11:30am
Sun 10 June	Ireland Women vs New Zealand Women	WODI	The Hills	11:30am
Wed 13 June	Ireland Women vs New Zealand Women	WODI	Clontarf	11:30am
Thu 28 June	Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women	WT20I	YMCA	2pm
Fri 29 June	Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women	WT20I	Malahide	11am
Sun 1 July	Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women	WT20I	Pembroke	2pm
Sat 7 July	Ireland Women vs Thailand Women	WT20Q	Netherlands	morning
Sun 8 July	Ireland Women vs Scotland Women	WT20Q	Netherlands	morning
Tue 10 July	Ireland Women vs Uganda Women	WT20Q	Netherlands	afternoon
Thu 12 July	Play-Off Semi-Finals*	WT20Q	Netherlands	tbc
Sat 14 July	Play-Off Finals*	WT20Q	Netherlands	tbc